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American looking for information about Switzerland
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Sending and receiving packages in Switzerland by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Switzerland? Is the public ...
If you live close to German or French border you have an option to receive your packages there. If you are in Central Switzerland , don't order anything you might want to return back to EU. You will never get your customs duties back. It is very ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Shame people let others linger and deteriorate to that state before their loved-one is dead. What is the point? Fear? Lack of options? Religiosity? End of life is one of the major events people have the least control of. Few prepare for it, even ... Read More
If you could live in Asia , where would you choose? by Guest6824
for me. I will choose Viet Nam or Singapore :D :kiss:
I like clean, civilized society that enjoys fine craftsmanship and Winter sports- JAPAN Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
On a different topic: What is up with Hungarian government hate for trees and green spaces in Budapest? Budapest is loosing more and more green spaces. There was a charming Semmelweiss street shaded by old trees that created a natural arch over the ... Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Switzerland by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Switzerland. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types ...
Agree. I feel Swiss German is not necessary , German-German is quite understood by everyone. Read More
Recruitment Company Lotus Partners by storm1973
Well, presently living in the UK. I have a desire to return to Switzerland in particular Geneva or Basel. Applied for a few roles on line, mostly direct as I dislike recruitment companies. Never or very rarely have they worked or know anything ...
Agree. Most UK recruitment shops are terrible or worse. Hobson Prior is the biggest offender among them. It appears their middle management gauges the effectiveness of their agents by how many calls a day they make. Whether those calls were ... Read More
Free and low-cost leisure activities in Switzerland by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding leisure activities that are free or low-cost in Switzerland. This information will give future expats (or even current expats) an idea regarding some of leisure activities that they might ...
If you live in Switzerland and is able body person it is obvious what to do : Skiing every day you can. You live within driving/train-ride distance of the most spectacular mountain ranges ans ski slopes in the world. People pay thousands and fly ... Read More
Finding work in Switzerland by MarioElla
Hello everyone, My partner and I are moving to Switzerland for his PhD and I am looking for a job. Does relocating to Switzerland help to find a job there or is it better to search from your home country and have found a job before moving? Thank you
Of course relocating to SW gives you better chances. Looking for a job in SW from abroad is not a problem but you would have to come for FtF interviews anyway and the question of your residency will come up right away, especially in SW since it is ... Read More
Online shopping in Switzerland by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Switzerland? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently ...
Shopping for small items over 40CHF and shipping them from outside of SW is not worth it. Customs will charge 8% VAT plus bullshit charges for their bullshit services . At the end you end up paying from 50 to 25% on the items priced from 40 to 100 ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
I see your irony and I double it. Warren Buffet has been praised by every liberal toilet paper for saying that tax code is unfair in US and his secretary should not pay more income taxes than him... Fast-forward to today Warren Buffet who is 40 ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Belgium can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Belgium? What are the ...
Brussels is not representative of Belgium, it does not belong to French or Dutch tribal area. Living in Brussels and thinking you know Belgium is like living in New York and thinking you know USA. Mastery of English is a litmus test of any ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Best weather year around I have ever experienced is in Belgium. Never too hot or too cold. Rains for 20 minutes then sunny again. And never ever that suffocating American humidity. Now the best seasons are another topic. Winter is the best in ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Very wrong example. The US is only 1 party away from dictatorship.Oh please. What nonsense. Thus the rest of the post is easily dismissed on basis of such ignorance. The USA survived McCarthy, and Nixon. It will survive Trump. Meanwhile, in ... Read More
Salary For Senior PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer by hein123
I have been searching the internet and can't find some concrete information on this. I am a Senior Automation Engineer / Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer, which ever you want to call it. What is a decent market related salary? Is it ...
My employer told me I would not qualify for BlueCard because my work-title is not senior director or VP level. Allegedly in Belgium you have to have salary over median BEL pay-rate as well as specific title indicating that you are executive or hi ... Read More
Salary For Senior PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer by hein123
I have been searching the internet and can't find some concrete information on this. I am a Senior Automation Engineer / Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer, which ever you want to call it. What is a decent market related salary? Is it ...
Your take home will be less that 3000/month. 3 of You can survive on this, but you r not going to save anything. For salaries use Glassdoor.com Read More